USA vs. Great Britain Basketball: Why British Squad Doesn't Have a Prayer

Without a true superstar, Great Britain will not stand a chance when they face Team USA on Thursday.

Luol Deng is the most recognizable face on the British roster, but he has little around him to help against the USA's juggernaut of a team.

Although they are the host team for the 2012 Olympics, Great Britain just does not have enough talent on the roster to compete with the likes of LeBron James, Kobe Bryant and Kevin Durant.

Outside of Deng, their only other NBA player is Joel Freeland, who signed this offseason with the Portland Trail Blazers. The British squad also features Pops Mensah-Bonsu as well as a host of overseas talent.

Nonetheless, none of these players even come close to stacking up against the uber-skilled and fast-paced USA team, which is comprised of NBA superstars.

Deng will likely lead Great Britain in most statistical categories, as he is the best scorer, defender and all-around playmaker on the British roster.

However, Deng will likely be matched up against LeBron James and that has not been a favorable matchup for Deng during his career.